06 October 2013 @ 10:24 pm
Secret Santa 2013 REQUESTS POST  
Okay, you said you wanted it, so it’s happening: SECRET SANTA 2013!

TIMELINE

REQUESTS: from now until 9am GMT Monday 14th October
ASSIGNMENTS SENT OUT: 14th – 17th October
(Cheerleader Tea Party approx. 3rd November)
(Check in 30th + 31st November)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 16th December
GIFT POSTING STARTS: 24th December


If anyone wants to make any promotion banners or graphics, feel free *nudge nudge, wink wink*


THINGS TO KNOW

An exchange is where you sign up with ideas for what kind of gift you like and what kind of gift you'd like to give, then everyone gets a gift and makes a gift, and it's all anonymous until reveals at the end. For this exchange gifts can be: fic (minimum 1,000 words), art (one wallpaper, a painting, a picset, a graphic), fanmix (minimum cover and 5 tracks), icons (minimum 10), or a gift basket (a mix of any of the others with a split that makes it equivalent: ie 500 words and 5 icons).

THE RULES OF THE COMM APPLY and your gifts need to include Clint and Natasha - as friends, partners, lovers, colleagues, spouses, enemies… We love other characters and they can be involved as well, but the focus, as always with our comm, is on these two.

This post is for REQUESTS ONLY. I apologise that you only have a week to do requests, but I want to make sure people have writing/creating time! There will be a separate post shortly to sign up to pinch hit, beta read, be on the graphics team, and cheerlead, and to talk about community gifts. You can do any to all of these things! So if you just want to take part in the exchange, wonderful. But if you also just want to be on the graphics team, or just cheerlead, that’s wonderful too! And if you want to do more than one thing, guess what? That would be wonderful. If you want to do everything? You’re crazy-wonderful ;D


TO TAKE PART IN THE EXCHANGE AS A GIFT GIVER AND RECEIVER

To take part please copy and paste the sign up form from the text behind the cut into a comment and fill it in. There’s also an example with instructions behind the cut as well.

This post has a thread for questions and a thread for chatting at the top. Please don’t reply to any request comments, because then you can keep on editing your requests right up until the deadline.

I aim to match everyone up as best as possible, but I make no guarantees of perfection! A helpful hint is that if, as time goes by and before the request deadline, you see that someone has posted a request for something you would really like to write/create like, say, zombies wearing santa hats, you might want to edit your gift offer to say something like, ‘I like writing about zombies’. Seven people might do this, but hey, one of you is likely to get to write about zombies.





Livejournal Name: how you want to named as gift giver & receiver
Email: if you’re uncomfortable listing this in a public post please either PM me with it or email be_compromised at hotmail dot com (with your livejournal name as well so I know who you are!)

TO RECIEVE

Gift Type:
please list what type of gift that you would like to receive, in order of preference with your first choice first if you would be happy with more than one, or ‘ANY’ if you really don’t mind. Choices are: fic, art, fanmix, icons, and gift basket

Prompts: list some ideas of things that you would like, no less than 3 so that your creator has some choice (and no more than 6 please). This can be anything! See the past Secret Santa and promptathons if you get stuck.

Yes please: a brief list of things that you like that aren’t as specific as a prompt, like genres, kissing, other characters, banter etc. Your gift giver isn’t obliged to use them, but it can help give them some ideas.

No thank you: Anything that your really do not want, such as character death, background pairings that you actively dislike, music that you can’t stand (f you’re asking for a fanmix), anything that might be triggering for you etc


TO GIVE

Gift Type:
please list what type of gift that you would like to create, in order of preference with your first choice first if you would be happy with more than one, or ‘ANY’ if you really don’t mind. Choices are: fic, art, fanmix, icons, and gift basket

I’d like to: genres, background characters, ideas etc that you’d like to create, that you’d feel comfortable creating, that you would be really happy to have assigned to you!

I’d rather not: Things that you don’t really like to create or feel uncomfortable with, like a background character you don’t feel confident in writing or a genre that isn’t your strength

Absolutely Not: Things that are an absolute no for you, such as anything triggering, character death, things that you will not do. (You may get a request that has something it in from your ‘rather not’ section that you can ignore, because the request has other prompts in it or because it’s not a deal breaker for the requester, but these are things that I will make sure you do not get in your assignment if I can absolutely help it. Don’t use this for general dislikes that go on forever or lines in the sand; it’s the no-way, no-how, not-evers.)


I’M EXCITED! ARE YOU EXCITED?! EXCITEMENT!
 
 
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inkvoices: avengers:assassins snow[personal profile] inkvoices on October 6th, 2013 09:26 pm (UTC)
QUESTIONS
Any questions? Ask 'em here :)
[identity profile] spyforaday.livejournal.com on October 8th, 2013 01:22 am (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
I'd love to give - and receive - a fan mix, but I'm not sure how it actually works. At the risk of sounding clueless (not a stretch), do you share the songs themselves or just the lyrics? If you provide the songs, how do you do that?

Clearly I'm not tech savvy and will gladly write a fic, but the fan mix seems like it would be lots of fun. If it's not complicated, I'd appreciate some guidance so I could give it a shot.

Thank you!
[identity profile] frea-o.livejournal.com on October 8th, 2013 03:07 am (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
You don't sound clueless at all, I promise! It was new to me last year. But what I've seen typically from fanmixes is that people will create album artwork that either lists the songs, or they list the songs and possibly some lyrics (dealer's choice) in the post itself. Some people offer it as a download as a zipped file through a site like Mediafire, like allisnow (http://allisnow.livejournal.com/1515885.html) does here.

I've also seen other people use a website like 8Tracks (http://8tracks.com) to let the playlist be streamable. Here (http://8tracks.com/right2befrea/my-girl-sarah) is one I made for one of my stories in another fandom. 8Tracks is a really easy site to use, too.

The great thing is that you can be as creative as you like with it. Just go nuts! :)

PS - if you need ideas, we have a whole playlists and fanmixes tag (http://be-compromised.livejournal.com/tag/playlists%20and%20fanmixes) where you can draw inspiration.

Edited 2013-10-08 03:10 am (UTC)
[identity profile] spyforaday.livejournal.com on October 8th, 2013 10:03 am (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
Thank you! I'll check out the sites you suggest. I'd really like to do this for someone as part of the exchange, but would feel awful if I disappointed them with a beginner-level "gift." Maybe with a few evenings of practice this week I can decide if it's worth the risk.

Thank you for your time and all the suggestions. This is a tremendous group of helpful folks and I'm thrilled to have stumbled into this bar.
[identity profile] frea-o.livejournal.com on October 8th, 2013 04:32 pm (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
My advice is just go for it! The Secret Santa is a great event. Last year was our first time doing it (the comm's only about 18 months old) and not only did we have 100% participation from the people that signed up, but we had pinch-hitters, cheerleaders, a great graphics team, and every gift was loved. Even the "beginner-level gifts." People are so thrilled to get something for themselves and if you pay attention to the prompt your giftee leaves (which will be PM'd to you), I am positive he or she will love whatever you create, no matter the level you feel you're at. There's a reason we call this the Best Bar in the Universes and that's because you'll find out everybody here is hands-down, no-arguments-made amazing.

If you're really super-nervous about what you're making, we'll have a post for cheerleaders, all of whom I am sure will be willing to help you out. Last year, I had a beta reader look over my gift because it was kind of a strange one, and it helped.

And we're glad you stumbled into this bar, too! I hate to be modest, but we're kind of awesome. ;)
[identity profile] spyforaday.livejournal.com on October 10th, 2013 01:17 am (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
Thanks for the inspiration. I'm gonna go for it. Need to get my prompts in order and then I'll jump in with both feet. Thanks! :)
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 10th, 2013 12:31 am (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
What [livejournal.com profile] frea_o said :) How could anyone ever be disappointed with a gift that someone took the time to create especially for them? And how excited would they be that their request was the one that inspired you to try something new? Psst, the answer is VERY EXCITED :D

And, as always, the main rule around is here is to have fun! So I'm VERY GLAD that you're finding our bar to be that, and hope you have fun for Secret Santa as well!
[identity profile] spyforaday.livejournal.com on October 10th, 2013 01:46 am (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
Thanks! It's rare to find a place where the vibe is comfortable and fun. And look at me sitting in the center of just such a place!

Looking forward to getting started with the Secret Santa festivities. A little nervous, but I can tell it'll be a good time.

Thanks, again!

[identity profile] charmingalias4.livejournal.com on October 13th, 2013 02:03 pm (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
I'm really new to this whole online world, I've actually never posted any of my fanfic online before. I've never written for anyone else either but I'm interested in taking part. Can someone with my very limited experience sign up?
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 13th, 2013 02:23 pm (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
Absolutely! We're honoured to be the first place you've considered posting fanfic and joining in an exchange, that's fantastic. If you need any help with anything we're going to have posts and chat as we go along, with helpful hints, encouragement, and how-to guides for stuff, but if you want to ask anything always feel free. Welcome to our bar, and hope you have a great time here :D
[identity profile] charmingalias4.livejournal.com on October 13th, 2013 11:34 pm (UTC)
Re: QUESTIONS
Thanks for the welcome, I've posted my request and will hopefully have some avengers related fic to post soon :-)
inkvoices: avengers:synchronized flailing[personal profile] inkvoices on October 6th, 2013 09:26 pm (UTC)
CHAT THREAD
For the excitment and chatter and excitement!
[identity profile] hufflepuffsneak.livejournal.com on October 6th, 2013 11:38 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
I am excited! Thank you for organizing this :)
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 10th, 2013 12:32 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
ECITEMENT = a theme :D And you're welcome :) If people want it, i'm more than happy to make sure the bar gets it.
[identity profile] sugar-fey.livejournal.com on October 7th, 2013 12:39 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Yay, it's Secret Santa time again! *bounces*

I'll have to think of some awesome prompts...
inkvoices: avengers:shameless enabler[personal profile] inkvoices on October 10th, 2013 12:32 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Yes it is, and I'm very sure that you will!
[identity profile] alphaflyer.livejournal.com on October 7th, 2013 04:50 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
YAY!!! I missed this last year, by, like a DAY. My husband will kill me for taking on another one of these (I just finished Marvel_bang and now have a week to finish my Avengersfest assignment) but they are SO MUCH FUN. (Maybe I'll sit out the Star Trek santa this year, she said in a small voice ...)

Anyway.

EXCITED.
[identity profile] anuna-81.livejournal.com on October 8th, 2013 06:23 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
I haaated saying "sorry, prompts closed". And that was, I think, the first time we exchanged comments, and boo, I was going noooope! at you.
[identity profile] alphaflyer.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 09:51 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
All is forgiven ... ;-)
[identity profile] enigma731.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 02:56 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
I have never done a fandom Secret Santa before, so I'm excited too. :)
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 10th, 2013 12:33 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Never?! Aww, you're in for a treat! And a gift even ;D
[identity profile] frea-o.livejournal.com on October 8th, 2013 04:41 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Is this where we place bets on who will write the longest fic? Because I am 100% fine with not being that person this year.

I'm putting my money on [livejournal.com profile] enigma731. She'll start off all "it'll just be 2k!" and by the end, she will be curled up in a sobbing pile of 36,000 words while her cockatiels sit on her head and chirp lovingly.

Any other takers? I'm willing to bet fic on this.
[identity profile] enigma731.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 02:19 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
LOL. Well. First I have to decide what I want to enter. :p
[identity profile] frea-o.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 04:33 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
1950S DOMESTIC FIC. YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT.
[identity profile] enigma731.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 04:52 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Oh totally. With lots of drama related to cooking and cleaning. EVIL VACUUM CLEANERS.

Edited 2013-10-09 04:53 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] frea-o.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 05:03 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Actually, I could work with that. *starts plotting Loki mind games where Natasha and Clint have to fight common household items to escape*
[identity profile] enigma731.livejournal.com on October 9th, 2013 11:51 pm (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
....now I kinda want this.
inkvoices: avengers:shameless enabler[personal profile] inkvoices on October 10th, 2013 12:33 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
*points to icon*

[identity profile] enigma731.livejournal.com on October 10th, 2013 12:47 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
I mean, it *is* my birthday next month...
inkvoices: avengers:assassins smile[personal profile] inkvoices on October 10th, 2013 12:34 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
Hmm, allisnow? anuna_81?
[identity profile] shenshen77.livejournal.com on October 13th, 2013 11:08 am (UTC)
Re: CHAT THREAD
My bet is on anuna_81 :)
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inkvoices: avengers:assassins snow[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 10:03 am (UTC)
Can I please have an email address off you? When it comes to submitting fics, notices, and so on this is going to be done by email, so I'd also like to send you your assignment by email to make sure everything's working okay :) You either PM it to me or email be_compromised at hotmail dot com if you don't want to post it publically on the comm. Thank you!
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inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 04:11 pm (UTC)
No worries :) Ha, I remember taking a test like that at school, one of those 'read all of the questions first then answer' ones where the last question is disregard all of the others. I failed miserabley ;)

Thanking you!
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[identity profile] alphaflyer.livejournal.com on October 13th, 2013 10:59 pm (UTC)
Welcome to this Best of Bars!! :-)
[identity profile] charmingalias4.livejournal.com on October 13th, 2013 11:32 pm (UTC)
Thanks :-) I've been reading fic here for months, working on a few things I'll post if I get up the courage, I've never really let anyone read my writing before :-S
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 10:09 am (UTC)
Welcome to the party! That's all a-okay for a request :)

To give you an idea of what those things are shorthand for:
mpreg = male pregnancy, men getting pregnant
non-con = non-consensual sex (rape)
dub-con = dubious consent sex (may or may not be consensual)
kid!fic = characters are de-aged or turned into children, by magical means or science or whatever

The abbreviations that crop up can be bemusing, and then when you go looking for what they mean...yeah, I had a few eye openers that way lol.
[identity profile] charmingalias4.livejournal.com on October 14th, 2013 06:29 pm (UTC)
Awesome thank you, I think I'm going to make a list and just google them lol
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 06:34 pm (UTC)
Good luck and, uh, take care! :)
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inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 12:26 pm (UTC)
Hi, I'm going to need an email address off you please. Can you PM me with it or send it in an email to be_compromised at hotmail dot com if you'd rather not post it publically. When it comes to submissions, notices, etc these are going to be by email, so I'm hoping to send everyone's assignments by email as well to make sure tht everything's working. Thank you!
inkvoices: avengers:assassins snow[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 12:24 pm (UTC)
SECRET SANTA SIGN UPS ARE NOW CLOSED

If you would still like to take part in some way, please go HERE to help out as a beta reader, pinch hitter, memeber of the graphics team, a cheerleader, and to find out about community gifts.
[identity profile] dreaming-faerie.livejournal.com on October 14th, 2013 01:06 pm (UTC)
Oh, wait, it's over? I thought I got mine in before 9 A.M. I should delete my comment then, shouldn't I?
inkvoices: avengers:assassins snow[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 01:11 pm (UTC)
Sorry, 9am GMT time - that's London time. Because I'm putting assignments together today and that's my time zone. You could still make a community gift though, or help out with lots of things, if you like :)
[identity profile] dreaming-faerie.livejournal.com on October 14th, 2013 01:14 pm (UTC)
It's okay. I'll decline. I don't really use LJ so I wouldn't know how to help with anything.
inkvoices: avengers:assassins hug[personal profile] inkvoices on October 14th, 2013 01:17 pm (UTC)
Well we also have community gifts, where instead of writing for a specific person you can just create something for the community. Otherwise, hopefully we should do something similiar again next year!